We’re less than four weeks away from Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday Dec. 16, when the Webster community will come together to place wreaths on more than 1,200 veterans’ graves.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization which began 30 years ago, its mission to place a wreath on the grave of every veteran in the country. Last December, more than two million volunteers placed over 2.7 million wreaths at 3700 cemeteries across the U.S. and abroad.
Webster was a big part of that effort, joining Wreaths Across America for the first time. Last December, more than 300 adults and children, including first responders, veterans and active service members, gathered at Webster Union Cemetery to lay 650 wreaths. (Click here to read the blog about that incredible day.) It was an incredible outpouring of support from the Webster community.
Local organizers hope the community will show that commitment again next month as Webster joins Wreaths Across America for the second straight year. This year, even more support is needed, because Webster’s Wreaths Across America effort will be expanding to THREE cemeteries.
On December 16, 2023, volunteers will be placing more than 1,220 veteran wreaths in Webster Union, Union Hill and Webster Rural cemeteries. A group of military veterans will take care of Union Hill, but community volunteers are needed to lay wreaths at Webster Union and Webster Rural.
The plan is to meet at noon at Webster Union Cemetery (corner of Rt. 250 and Woodhull) for a brief Wreath Day ceremony, and the laying of 663 wreaths. Volunteers will then travel to Webster Rural Cemetery (1087 Ridge Rd.) to lay another 500 wreaths there.
Adults and children of all ages are encouraged to take part in this very moving ceremony. Start a new holiday tradition for your family; it’s a great way to teach your children about how important it is to remember and recognize our nation’s veterans. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. You can also follow the Wreaths Across America Facebook page to keep up on all the latest news.
Right now, you can help by sponsoring a wreath (or several). Click here to do so. Individual wreath sponsorships are just $17, and $5 from each will go directly to the Blue Star Mothers, who will use the funds to prepare and ship care packages to deployed servicemen and women (every dollar you donate stays in Webster).
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(posted 11/19/2023)
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